Insourcing of Radiology Doctors
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The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process for insourcing radiology doctors under the tender titled "Insourcing of Radiology Doctors". This project, classified under the health services industry, aims to improve the Swansea Bay University Health Board's capabilities in Breast Radiology – Symptomatic Service, particularly to meet Ministerial Targets for reducing waiting list times. The procurement method was direct award due to extreme urgency, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition.
Friends Medical Service Limited, the supplier, was awarded the contract valued at £129,600, effective from June 2025, with services to be delivered in Neath Port Talbot Hospital or Singleton Hospital. This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those with expertise in providing radiology support. The focus on addressing urgent healthcare needs within the NHS framework ensures potential engagement for companies looking to expand in public health sector contracts.
While the direct award process may limit immediate competition, it highlights the demand for rapid service delivery from capable service providers, potentially paving the way for future similar opportunities in urgent or specialised healthcare service sectors.
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an insourced provision within the speciality of Breast Radiology - Symptomatic Service. The aim of this contract focuses upon ensuring SBUHB achieve Ministerial Targets to support reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). Associated with long waiting patients.
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) will enter into a contract with Friends Medical Service Limited via direct award under the Countess of Chester On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions Framework,Ref - F/044/OSMCS/21/IB. Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) has been unable to secure agency locum support via Medacs, SBU's Managed service provider, also compounded by a national shortage for consultant radiologists. Without access to an insourced solution, Swansea Bay University Health Board are currently at risk of under delivery of activity, which will have significant delays to patient pathway - Health Board RTT & SCP Performance without additional support. Expected service start date will be immediately in June 2025.
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